Tuesday, November 09, 2010

We couldn't be any prouder. Out of the 83 nominated blogs, we havenarrowed the list to 47 finalists, all equally deserving of the PEBA2010 Blog Awards.

This is even more amazing: The countries that the finalists work in(or live in) is as diverse as their professions: A surveyor from Saudi Arabia, a researcher from Bangkok Thailand, a caregiver from Taiwan, a missionary from the Philippines, a computer programmer from Jeddah KSA, an accountant from Dubai, UAE, a researcher from the US, and a physician from Malaysia. I just mentioned a few, there are just too many of you.

Truth be told, nowhere will you find such diverse talent of OFW andPinoy expat bloggers than here. So congratulations everybody!

Even our photo contests are receiving a warm reception. To date, wehave received 40 photos from eight countries! Well done! By end ofNovember, we are eyeing up to 100 photo entries. These photographswill be on exhibit at the venue during the award's night. Anotherexhibition of winning photographs is being eyed next year.

In the coming days up to the award's night, all finalists will befeatured in posts and videos for the whole blogging world to see. Wewish for everyone to know about your extraordinary courage inresponding to our call and in sharing with us your own stories, yourthoughts, your dreams. You all are truly inspirations to us.

We come free, but we don't come cheap

PEBA is ran by volunteers, OFWs and bloggers worldwide. Note that not a single cent is being paid to us, and most of the time, we even useour own money (our time and talent for PEBA is always free!). And yetPEBA is getting better and bigger. That's because of people like you.From the pool of nominees, we get some of our best and brightestvolunteers who, like us, are motivated too by the desire to reach out,to share, to help.

This made PEBA unique.We are composed of Pinoy expat and OFW bloggers from various parts of the world -- sharing with one another whatever we can give to PEBA and its cause.

We also have a dream: that all of us will have a great EB soon! Thatall the people who took part in PEBA -- the nominees, winners,directorate, and volunteers -- will one day meet up for a grand EB.Is it a date this December 16?

We don't know how long PEBA will last. Five years? 10? We don'tknow. Honestly, we don't know. But one thing we're sure is that it'sgetting bigger and better every year. And to whom do we owe this?You, our current nominees. And also our previous nominees and winners and supporters around the world. So before we get welled up in tears, please accept my profound gratitude to all of you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Let's get back to serious issues. Here are some points that you maywant to know en route to our award's night.

When will the voting close? December 9, 2010. 5:00am, Philippine time.

How do we guard the votes? Oh, we know those who used Host Shield or IP changer software so they can multiple vote for their entries.Sorry, but your 'dagdag' votes are uncounted.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Teachers, nurses, engineers, computer programmers, a missionary, accountant, physician, caregiver, and other professions you hold, you represent a diverse Filipino talent and pride, with one blood, one common language and one nation scattered across the world. You give us the honor for this year as 2010 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Finalist.

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There were 83 blog nominees in the nomination list, but only 47 of you made it to the finals. Congratulations! In the coming days and month on the way to the awarding ceremony, we will introduce you in posts and videos for the world to know your extraordinary courage to come out and respond to a call - and share a part of you, your blog, and your stories to inspire the OFWs and their families and to inspire the world. It was a long journey since July 2010, when we first opened the nomination.

The photo submission of entries continues, at present, we have received from 8 countries and 15 contestants with over 40 unique and beautiful photos. We hope to receive a hundred photos or perhaps more by the end of November.

Our organization is run by volunteers, OFWs and bloggers worldwide, not a single cent is being paid to us, and sometimes we even use our own money and time and talent for PEBA. And yet PEBA is getting better and bigger. That's because of you. You are all winners. From the pool of these nominees will come some of our best and brightest volunteers who are motivated too, by the desire to reach out, and to share whatever good we have for others, for the world. This is run by Filipinos, by blood and by heart, thank you to our dear key persons from around the world, from Saudi Arabia, from the US, from South Korea, from Palau, from Qatar, from Kuwait, from Singapore, from Taiwan, from Ireland, from England... and many other countries. This is what makes this organization unique, it is run online, and it culminates in a grand awarding ceremony that some call, the great-great-bloggers EB! (Eyeball) What do you see PEBA after 5 years? 10 years? We don't know. Honestly, we don't know, but it just getting better and better. And we owe this from you, past and present nominees and winners, as well as our supporters from this world wide web!

Some questions?

When will the Voting widget will close?

December 9, 2010, 5AM Philippine time

We know that some used IP changer, and Host Shield so they can vote for more. What they don't know, we know.

Let us talk a few moment about the kids we are determined to finish schooling. this two beautiful kids doesn't have the means to go to school. Through our sponsors, and donors, including last year nominees, we paid for their tuitions for one full year, and we will send them to school again. We want to help more. We hope you can support us by sharing some of your blessings to this wonderful kids.

How can I donate to the PEBA BELIEVE Scholarship for kids?

Anytime, you can send it by Western Union, Lhullier, Cebuana or deposit it to PEBA Account.

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